Margaritaville bets on Cincinnati

7:48 PM,
Aug. 2, 2012

An artistic rendering of the Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cincinnati.

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The Jimmy Buffett-inspired Margaritaville Restaurant is the first eatery signing on to open next spring at the future Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati.

Developers believe it will be a big draw and bring a tropical-themed taste to the casino with salty margaritas and island-inspired food. The 400-seat restaurant will occupy a high-profile, 14,000-square-foot spot right next to the complex's main entrance on Broadway Street.

"We felt it had the right appeal and energy to occupy our anchor restaurant space," said Kevin Kline, the casino's general manager, before Buffett's concert on ...